# SDR CA020118003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 25, 2001
- Submitted: February 18, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206B
- Registry model: [Bell 206B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 11,313 hours
- Engine: Allsn 250C20
- System (JASC): [6230 · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6230)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 2060400365
- Condition: Spalled
- Location: Main Rotor Mast
- Component: Main Rotor Mast, Bell, 20601033217
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020118003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) UPON INSPECTION 3 BALL BEARINGS,  FOUND EXCESSIVELY SPALLED AND INNER RACE SHOWED 3 SIGNS OF PITTING IN 3 AREAS. BEARING WAS SCRAPPED.

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